Merkel warns Russia of 'massive damage' if it persists

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's Angela Merkel warned Moscow on Thursday that it risked "massive" political and economic damage if it refused to change course on Ukraine, saying Western leaders were united in their readiness to impose sanctions on Russia if necessary.

The chancellor, using her strongest language since the start

"We would not only see it, also as neighbors of Russia, as a threat. And it would not only change the European Union's relationship with Russia,"

(CNN)Political upset and change -- the twin themes dominating Western politics of late -- have led to Britain's voting to leave the EU, the election of Donald Trump and, most recently, in Emmanuel Macron's ascendancy to the Elysée Palace in France. Anything but the status quo everywhere, it seems. Well, nearly everywhere. Six weeks ahead of Germany's national elections,...

Germany's Angela Merkel leads polls after televised debate

Germany's Angela Merkel leads polls after televised debate

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has vowed to work with the EU to stop Turkey\'s bid to join the bloc, if she is re-elected later this month.
Merkel made the comments in a televised debate with her main rival, Martin Schulz, who said he would block Turkey\'s EU accession talks if he wins.
The pair also debated migration and security in the only televised debate of the election.
Schulz had been gaining in polls, but figures released after the debate suggested Merkel put in the best performance.
Al Jazeera\'s Dominic Kane reports from Berlin.
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Germany's Angela Merkel leads polls after televised debate

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel has vowed to work with the EU to stop Turkey\'s bid to join the bloc, if she is re-elected later this month.
Merkel made the comments in a televised debate with her main rival, Martin Schulz, who said he would block Turkey\'s EU accession talks if he wins.
The pair also debated migration and security in the only televised debate of the election.
Schulz had been gaining in polls, but figures released after the debate suggested Merkel put in the best performance.
Al Jazeera\'s Dominic Kane reports from Berlin.
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Angela Merkel: A profile by Anne McElvoy - BBC Newsnight

Angela Merkel: A profile by Anne McElvoy - BBC Newsnight

Angela Merkel is expected to win a fourth term in office in the 2017 German general elections. The Economist’s Anne McElvoy, who has been following Merkel\'s career for decades, has an in-depth profile of the German chancellor.
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Angela Merkel: A profile by Anne McElvoy - BBC Newsnight

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Angela Merkel is expected to win a fourth term in office in the 2017 German general elections. The Economist’s Anne McElvoy, who has been following Merkel\'s career for decades, has an in-depth profile of the German chancellor.
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Merkel booed, pelted with tomato on campaign trail in eastern Germany

With September\'s federal election fast approaching, Germany\'s Chancellor, Angela Merkel, is travelling around the country to drum up support. In spite of her general popularity, she\'s received quite the hostile response in some areas. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/8mdt
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Merkel booed, pelted with tomato on campaign trail in eastern Germany

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With September\'s federal election fast approaching, Germany\'s Chancellor, Angela Merkel, is travelling around the country to drum up support. In spite of her general popularity, she\'s received quite the hostile response in some areas. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/8mdt
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Angela Merkel: Europe must take its fate in its own hands

Angela Merkel: Europe must take its fate in its own hands

In a speech during the campaign trail for the upcoming German elections, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that she believes Europe should look after itself and not rely on others, for example the US or UK. \"I can only say that we Europeans must really take our fate into our own hands\", Merkel said one day after the end of the G7 summit in Sicily....

Angela Merkel: Europe must take its fate in its own hands

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In a speech during the campaign trail for the upcoming German elections, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that she believes Europe should look after itself and not rely on others, for example the US or UK. \"I can only say that we Europeans must really take our fate into our own hands\", Merkel said one day after the end of the G7 summit in Sicily....

German election: Angela Merkel favourite to win fourth term

German election: Angela Merkel favourite to win fourth term

After 12 years in power, Angela Merkel is already one of Germany\'s longest serving chancellors.
On September 24, voters will decide whether she has done enough to warrant a fourth term in office - an outcome opinion polls indicate is likely.
Al Jazeera\'s Neave Barker reports from London.
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German election: Angela Merkel favourite to win fourth term

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After 12 years in power, Angela Merkel is already one of Germany\'s longest serving chancellors.
On September 24, voters will decide whether she has done enough to warrant a fourth term in office - an outcome opinion polls indicate is likely.
Al Jazeera\'s Neave Barker reports from London.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel has vowed to work with the EU to stop Turkey\'s bid to join the bloc, if she is re-elected later this month.
Merkel made the comments in a televised debate with her main rival, Martin Schulz, who said he would block Turkey\'s EU accession talks if he wins.
The pair al

Angela Merkel is expected to win a fourth term in office in the 2017 German general elections. The Economist’s Anne McElvoy, who has been following Merkel\'s career for decades, has an in-depth profile of the German chancellor.
Newsnight is the BBC\'s flagship news and current affairs TV programme -

With September\'s federal election fast approaching, Germany\'s Chancellor, Angela Merkel, is travelling around the country to drum up support. In spite of her general popularity, she\'s received quite the hostile response in some areas. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/8mdt
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Live Streaming of Die Wahlarena mit Angela Merkel 9-11-17.
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Almost two weeks before the Bundestag election in 2017, the event will take place on September 11th Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) in the electoral election

In a speech during the campaign trail for the upcoming German elections, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that she believes Europe should look after itself and not rely on others, for example the US or UK. \"I can only say that we Europeans must really take our fate into our own hands\", Merkel said

After 12 years in power, Angela Merkel is already one of Germany\'s longest serving chancellors.
On September 24, voters will decide whether she has done enough to warrant a fourth term in office - an outcome opinion polls indicate is likely.
Al Jazeera\'s Neave Barker reports from London.
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During his first meeting with Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, President Trump appeared to ignore requests from the media for the two leaders to shake hands. At one point, Merkel turns to Trump and says, \"they want to have a handshake,\" but gets no response from Trump.
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Oct. 5 -- Angela Merkel has a Ph.D. in quantum chemistry. She is also the Chancellor of Germany. Watch how this child of a communist country grew up to become the leader of Europe\'s largest economy. (Video by David Yim and Amy Marino)
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Angela Merkel and Donald Trump couldn\'t be more different. They disagree on immigration, NATO, the European Union and trade. As they meet for the first time as world leaders, here are the factors that may shape their relationship.
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